Akira Oshima, chef of the restaurant Yamazato in Hotel Okura, is the only Japanese chef who has been awarded with a Michelin star. His kitchen distinguishes itself from an ordinary Japanese sushi kitchen through its originality and authenticity. The Kaiseki cuisine is based on a hundred years old tradition and has a lot of symbolism and rituals. All dishes and recipes in the Kaiseki kitchen are made in function of festivities or important moments throughout the year. This unique publication tells the story of the original Japanese Kaiseki kitchen, of course richly illustrated and with dozens of wonderful dishes. The Kaiseki cuisine of the Yamazato is a truly unique reference work for those who want to discover the soul and the art of the Japanese cuisine. Also available: Yamazato: Kaiseki Recipes, Secrets of the Japanese Cuisine ISBN 9789058562159

Yamazato: Kaiseki Cuisine: Hotel Okura Amsterdam

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Akira Oshima

Patrick Faas

Katarzyna Cwiertka

Regional & International

Stichting Kunstboak (Acc)

Akira Oshima , chef of the restaurant Yamazato in Hotel Okura, is the only Japanese chef in Europe who has been awarded with a Michelin star. His kitchen distinguishes itself from an 'ordinary' Japanese sushi kitchen through its originality and authenticity. The Kaiseki cuisine is based on a hundred years old tradition and has a lot of symbolism and rituals. Twenty-two delicious recipes from the book Kaiseki Cuisine (or the Japanese haute cuisine) were photographed and explained step by step. Beginning as well as experienced cooks will find something to their liking in these gems of Japanese food art.The Yamazato chefs are generous in giving tips and straightforward information about ingredients, kitchen tools, the menu, garnishing and the presentation of these culinary tours de force . A choice of alternatives for less accessible ingredients make sure that every amateur cook can cook Kaiseki style. Also available: Yamazato: Kaiseki Cusine ISBN 9789058561114

Yamazato: Kaiseki Recipes: Secrets of the Japanese Cuisine

Katarzyna J. Cwiertka

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